Wolff Responds: Freedom of Speech, Gaza and students' right to protest (May 2, 2024)

Today's "Wolff Responds", Professor Richard Wolff offers his thoughts on the massive student led protests and encampments at universities throughout the United States
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[@jJustPlayingNZ]

Absolutely correct. Young people are our conscience. They have the duty and the right to raise their voices peacefully.

[@geraldmantel4955]

You are right, over blown as it is.

[@paulrobbins6986]

Yes, our younger generations need to express themselves and we need to listen to them. However, these students need to form opinions based upon investigation and understanding and poll after poll shows a great deal of ignorance concerning the Israel/Hamas war. Too many are chanting slogans with no real knowledge of what they mean. And too many, as has been shown, don’t even know why they are protesting. And shutting down the Universities for other students is simply wrong and not really peaceful protesting in my opinion.

[@jeffhoffman2174]

The difference between these protesters and those who were protesting the Vietnam war is that these protesters have no skin in the game, with the exception of Palestinian protesters. During Vietnam, we were subject to the draft, and everyone was terrified of being sent to Vietnam. Many of us also opposed the war on moral grounds, but in retrospect it's quite clear that much if not most of the opposition to that war was grounded in self-centered reasons. We badly need a reinstatement of the draft so that young people and their friends & families start rebelling against all these U.S. wars of empire. Without a draft, these demonstrations will peter out, more likely sooner rather than later. The establishment ended the draft exactly for this reason, and they knew what they were doing. It's way past time that we change this. Of course it will be a big uphill battle, not only fighting the establishment, but fighting people morally opposed to the draft (at least those people have a legitimate argument, though I disagree with it), and fighting people who just selfishly don't want to be or have their friends & relatives subject to a draft, but it's what needs to be done to stop all this war-making.

[@peterp3034]

Fresh minds and clear eyes. Students? Kids? I call them young heroes. They get it and more of us should listen to them.

[@williamblack4097]

Our reactiionary political class are inciting this police violence and should be held accountable. I think they're sending a message to workers and the rest of the population that challenges their war and austerity agenda.

[@heatlec]

I really appreciate This professor outlining the truth.

[@loisodea4869]

Sadly, our representatives are gutting our 1st amendment as you are speaking. 😢

[@nas9971]

God Bless you Mr Wolff ❤️

[@carlhopkinson]

Thank u for defending The Constitution.

[@keithkessler3761]

Magnificent statement, Professor Wolff! Let freedom ring.

[@farrahirrgauss2599]

Despite the overwhelming evilness in this country: a glow of nobility emerges through outstanding characters; such professor:Richard Wolff . MAD RESPECT

[@jeniferdevlin6914]

A perfect and humane response to the situation. Thank you Prof Richard Wolff. These students are showing us the way to behave. Their elders should be ashamed of themselves.

[@rickg672]

Not only are the students giving us a lesson in how to behave but a glimpse of a better future should they survive this global madness 🙏

[@samkim8451]

They are not going anywhere 🇵🇸🌹

[@lucyblueeyes3858]

💪💪💪

[@hudson2441]

Especially when the police are acting on behalf of a foreign government against the constitution

[@booneulidan1077]

IF THIS IS IN CHINA, STOPPING THE PROTEST FOR WHATEVER REASON, WILL BE SAID AS HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS. BUT THIS TIME IN US, THE WESTERN MEDIA IS SO QUIET WITH A DEAFENING SILENCE. NO VIOLATIONS. DOUBLE STANDARD SURREAL

[@the-SUN-god]

Voice of our generation ❤❤❤

[@mohammadmossayebi2609]

Thanks professor well said

[@fatemabellaouistanbulli4058]

I'm morrocan citizen, I'm proud of you Mr Richard Wolff. Thanks a lot for your humanity.

[@POENARUEDAN]

Extraordinary speech! That's how an academic voice should sound these days. Thank you, Professor Richard Wolff!

[@peacetheworld...........7105]

Well said......... professor..... University Colombia called the police their Own Students....... No parents will sent their Youths there........ Thanks....... Mr..W. ....... Gaza is still "No school "... . so,this fight is right.......

[@AlHR23]

Very well said!!! 🙏

[@justininfrance]

Excellent. Well said.

[@raymondbyczko]

I always enjoy Dr. Wolff! Cogent arguments are invaluable!

[@beatricemartin4852]

Thank you! Excellent!!!

[@chrisfrantzis4351]

One of the best responses to this situation as well as the much larger context of what it means to have a truly free society.

[@rickg672]

Couldn't agree with you more professor, thanks for those remarks. Hope things gets better but I won't put my life on it. A dangerous sloppy slope for humanity and mankind.

[@user-cd2vb2yf8t]

Very well said! Thank you

[@lucyblueeyes3858]

Thank you Professor Wolff.

[@231rosslyn]

It's great that this young generation finally woke up to get interested in what's going on in the world and around them. It's ironic that it took events on the other half of the world and they have been silent about issues at home for decades. One can only hope that this rebirth of student activism won't go away after Gaza. There are plenty problems in the West to protest about.

[@victorias6286]

So right!.

[@hayatpowell5149]

Good bless you ❤❤❤❤

[@Billy65438]

Thank you for all you do.

[@momorsey9112]

Well said mr wolf

[@staticcouch135]

Thank you for standing on the right side of history Professor ❤️

[@user-cv8bz3bx9x]

Love your voice 💞✌🇵🇸 thank you for the truth ❤

[@juanluistostadocanales3955]

That is right Professor

[@dlg5485]

Spot on!

[@Numberzerosix]

Well said Professor! 👏👏👏

[@reversefulfillment9189]

Thanks Professor. Shared!

[@nishanacht]

I love this man. Been following his work for years. What a brain and heart ✨🙏🏾

[@AntonStampfl]

Wow, you're a true world treasure. What a rebuttal of current US authoritarian rule. Fantastic. I certainly stand-up for everything you said so well.

[@carolchoquette8858]

Thank you! It's time for the educators to educate the students about free speech. Don't they teach the constitution in the 8th grade anymore? What is the 1st amendment stand for?

[@AxiomBlurr]

Great to have you Prof Wolff, my family and I sincerely appreciate you and the work you do, Thank you!

[@ougmass]

Thank you Mr. Wolff for your insightful analysis, and for your stand on freedom and justice.

[@lauriecraw5033]

Thank you, Professor Wolff.

[@brielleanyez7113]

God bless you truly ❤

[@booneulidan1077]

NANCY, YOU GOT A REAL KARMA FOR PRAISING THE PROTESTS IN HONGKONG. NOW YOU HAVE IT IN AMERICA EVEN IN YOUR OWN STATE.

[@richbockmann9751]

Yup!

[@SM-df9hm]

Well said. Thank you Professor.

[@seb6177]

Thank you prof Wolff

[@kevindaly9203]

Well spoken. Honour and respect to you Dr Wolff.

[@NoiramNoiram]

Thank yiu, Sir!

[@victorsempiana7099]

I can remember late Howard Zinn saying,, quote " real change in society starts from an ordinary person ""

[@Rebekah347]

The establishment media is complicit in both the horrors of ongoing colonialist genocide, but also in silencing the voices raised in protest. Thank you, Dr Wolff, for speaking the truth so boldly, so clearly, and so eloquently. Your leadership is invaluable to the world in these pivotal times.

[@nowonami2524]

thanks. you have cleared many doubts.

[@a.hassan8922]

Thank you Richard Wolff for articulating this issue with such clarity.

[@gcmlrd12]

Thank you Professor. I hope your voice can resonate in the seemingly deaf ears of our leaders.

[@friedduck777]

protests are historically for the greater good done by brave people

[@guutyirani1466]

The best analysis ever .

[@paulfallon8786]

Bravo Professor Wolff, Bravo.

[@tarmotyyri6733]

🇫🇮❤your wisdom & ability to share it with the world.

[@richarderwin2369]

Thank You, Richard Wolff for your perspectives. Grateful to learn.

[@ahwazhookah6367]

God Bless you

[@proflprasad9094]

Respect! Prof. Wolff really nailed it.

[@suntonfille5502]

Thank you for this absolutely just and human response. 💛

[@11101ahmed]

We need more voices like this

[@fannybehrens650]

Dr. Wolff you are an outstanding scholar and a good man.

[@hishamshehadeh6741]

Thank you keep up the good work

[@user-qe4vg5cy3i]

Just dropping in to say hello professor Wolff.❤

[@philiptan2051]

Great speech prof Wolff. 👍👍

[@PhilGregoryFX]

Brilliant and refreshing to hear someone talk honestly, without the lies and propoganda. It is very rare to get such clarity, especially now during this age of corrupt media and the rampant spreading of misinformation. So I subscribed and look forward to hearing more about what Richard has to say on other topics. Cheers, Thank You :-)

[@vivalaleta]

He's an excellent teacher with a golden heart. Keep an open mind and you'll learn much. We've been listening for years and he's literally changed our lives.

[@geraldmantel4955]

Think about it: The Palestinians actually have the gall to fight for their own country, just like the Vietnamese. Amazing!

[@alikhan109]

Well said

[@Pitonisa]

Thanks. From Brazil.

[@CaoimhinOMaol]

Professor Wolff: HEAR, HEAR !!!

[@idontlikeit.7822]

Yes, sick and twisted is the street vernacular to describe the US foreign policy. I’m 77 and in all my years it has been nothing else.

[@user-ne5sd6hz7q]

Thank you, Mr Wolff.

[@frankreno9233]

Thanks professor

[@romez8361]

DONOR MONEY HAS THE EARS OF ALL POLITICIANS....THEY CANT EVEN HEAR THE CRIES OF OUR BEST AND BRIGHTEST...AND THE MUFFLED SCREAMS OF DYING FREE SPEECH

[@fgv1001]

Excellent analysis.

[@shamisengupta984]

Thank you, Professor Wolff, for your common sense and support for students (on both sides) and free speech🕉😎

[@sandrajones1609]

Thank You for your thoughtful and concerted attention to an extremely vital core value that is not just being politicized but weaponized against the future of our moral and fundamental freedom. Teach..your parents well.. their childrens hell.. is just a good bye. I am standing strong with these leaders of peace. Gratitude for your platform and also judging freedom site...

[@bhavens9149]

1968 all over again, Kent state around the corner, heck anti war protests, Chicago Convention and another RFK running, not that its the one I wish we had, I just note that the 1968 repeat is freaky.

[@ronstephen-wy4ib]

Add they were fighting for abortion rights.

[@gollygosh40]

Bravo prof Wolff!

[@Edu_Utopian]

Thanks

[@chiocampo3124]

Thank you sir for defining clearly what the students are standing for.. i am so proud of our students.. they give us hope.. god bless you sir

[@kensouder311]

What amazing clarity on a difficult topic. I will be listening to Mr. Wolff in the future.

[@hamobu]

They are not pro-Palestinian but anti-genocide

[@jimyardon5262]

Youths Today Leaders Tomorrow

[@Stewart5563]

Well said as usual Professor ! Maybe in a later video you could share your expertise on the situation in Sudan and The Democratic Republic of Congo !🙏💯

[@am1951]

thank you!!

[@ResetToZero3210]

Perfect! Thank you!

[@factual6591]

The first amendment is under administrative attack

[@TravelinOn-tb9hy]

You're right on the money, sir.

[@michaelt2927]

Mr. Wolf !!!! You are the hero of our world.Thank you very much for what you are doing !!!!!

[@UTubeISphere]

Thank you, Professor, for making the case so eloquently (and forcefully) for a public sphere in which everyone can participate by freely assembling and freely speaking (within certain bounds, of course, as outlined in your 2nd part), in particular at institutions such as universities that usually pride themselves at forming future citizens, whether local or global, rather than obedient and compliant subjects for the market state.

[@richardkhalife]

The voice of reason!

[@kiranbarrow4648]

Love this man

[@sharonhitchcock6656]

Thanks!

[@MichelAngelaRavenscroft13a]

A sane response.

[@scowlistic]

Nothing but facts, thank you Professor Wolff! 🐺

[@sadeko1960]

All the respect, Sir, it sounds like the government are none educated, so ignorant they need lessons. Thank you, Sir